Joy & John Nishida
Dharma Service for Sunday, November 30, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. David Fujimoto of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. "Don't Count the Days; Make the Days Count" is a quote by Muhammad Ali and the title of Joy's Dharma Talk. Joy shares what she's thankful for this Thanksgiving including a whirlwind 36 days this spring when her husband John received a kidney transplant.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:11 - Meditation
03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:59 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
12:05 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)
13:10 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)
15:44 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida
26:44 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)
29:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
30:53 - Announcements
38:33 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
39:22 - December Dharma Service Schedule
39:37 - How to Donate to WBT
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